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Chapter 312: Don’t Touch the Fox’s Tail (39)

Shi Qi went to the palace to see the Queen Mother, who told her not to investigate further into the matter of Lord Song that year.

However, Shi Qi was not such an obedient person. She could not give up the trump card that could save her life in the court. So during this period of time, she kept the news to herself and was secretly looking for the piece of paper.

On this day, Shi Qi was working at his desk as usual when Zhao Chang suddenly appeared.

"Hey, sir, look, what good stuff did I bring you?" Zhao Chang happily carried a big paper bag with an expectant look on his face, like a child waiting to be praised.

"what?"

"I've been waiting in line for a long time for the egg yolk pastry from Xicheng. I see that you've been worried a lot lately, and I wonder if I can help share your worries." Zhao Chang put down the egg yolk pastry and said.

Shi Qi picked up an egg yolk pastry and chewed it slowly: "Thank you, there's no need to share your worries, how is the matter I asked you to investigate going?"

When Zhao Chang heard this, he said in surprise, "Don't worry, sir, it has been found. But before sir Song died that year, the last person he saw was the owner of the coffin shop, which is very strange."

"I have questioned him a lot, and there is nothing suspicious about his answer."

Shi Qi was slightly stunned, wondering what was going on.

He went to see the owner of the coffin shop before being convicted, which means he... knew he was about to die.

But the funerals of officials were all handled by the Fengchang in the palace, so why would Lord Song look for an ordinary coffin shop?

Unless he knew he wouldn't live long, and there were some things... he didn't want the royal family to discover?

Shi Qi covered his mouth in surprise and swallowed the egg yolk pastry.

The coffin shop owner must be an entry point, she must meet the owner before the Queen Mother and Su Yi.

"Zhao Chang, please make some arrangements and go to the coffin shop with me in the evening." Shi Qi said.

"Yes."

……

Meanwhile, the frontier.

Xiang Ling finally met his old enemy, Sui.

The two men sat on the left and right of the military tent, as if separated by the Chu River and Han River. General Yan sat between them, and the atmosphere was awkward.

"My two military advisors, you have worked hard along the way and have fought many battles. I would like to thank you for your assistance on behalf of the soldiers." General Yan had a dignified face, a strong physique, dark skin, chapped lips without him knowing it, and a face full of wrinkles.

He was half-kneeling at this moment, full of sincerity.

Xiang Ling smiled softly and quickly pulled General Yan up: "General, what are you doing? I am the one who should pay respect to the general. If it weren't for the general and the soldiers stationed at the border, Xuanyuan Country wouldn't have the peace it has today."

It is so peaceful that people seem to have forgotten what the peace is for.

In other words, it is too safe, so officials in the court do not worry about state affairs, but instead pursue fame and fortune and indulge in pleasure.

Sui was silent for a while, glanced at Xiang Ling, stood up and said, "General Yan, please stand up quickly. Let's discuss the war first."

General Yan stood up, with a heavy heart: "To be honest, the situation is serious. We underestimated the enemy's firepower and have been stuck here for half a year. Although we have sent troops, and we have food and cotton clothes, our army is not strong, and I cannot train a large army in a short period of time. If we only defend and do not attack, I am worried that we can't hold out for too long, alas."

Xiang Ling's expression changed slightly, and he asked, "Isn't it enough if we sent more troops?"

"The enemy's weapons are much more advanced than ours. We even lost a team in a battle a few days ago. Their weapons... are several levels lower than ours. Even if we have iron bones, we are made of flesh and blood. We cannot resist the flying guns in the sky." General Yan covered his face, his eyes reddened as he thought of his lost brothers.

Xiang Ling frowned, noticing the disparity in strength between the two sides: "A flying gun carriage? Well, I'll go and spy on the enemy when it gets dark. We can discuss countermeasures later."

Sui's eyes flickered: "General, I'm so sad. Where are those fallen soldiers? I'll go and pray for them."

Xiang Ling saw through Sui's thoughts and sneered, "Oh, Taoist priest, you should put that thought aside."

Sui sneered: "My thoughts, my thoughts are naturally for the good of Xuanyuan Country. But you, Immortal Venerable... an important official in the court, I wonder what your intention is in going to the border with all your efforts."

The two of them were like a thorn in the flesh, neither of them willing to give in, and the atmosphere, which had finally been eased, became awkward again.

General Yan looked puzzled and said at a loss: "You two, don't be angry. Why don't you lead the troops to investigate later?"

"impossible."

"Okay."

Xiang Ling frowned, not expecting Sui to agree.

But it’s a good thing this way, as it makes it easier for him to monitor Sui’s actions.

While Xiang Ling and General Yan were out deploying their troops, Sui sat in the tent. It was not obvious from a distance, but from a close distance, his hands and feet were shaking.

The next second, he pounded the table and shouted angrily: "Damn it!"

Afterwards, he ran to the toilet trembling and awkwardly.

From the moment he arrived at the border, he had been experiencing severe stomach pains and had to go to the toilet at least dozens of times a day. The military doctor he consulted could not find any problem and only said that he was suffering from acclimatization.

From the very beginning, his stomach had been aching. If he hadn't tried hard to endure it, he would have lost his composure.

He is a fox demon, how could he not adapt to the local climate?

Could it be that Shi Qi had tampered with the tea?

It shouldn't be like that, they just met for the first time.

He was in pain when a disturbing voice came from outside the toilet.

"Oh, the Taoist priest is living in the toilet? What's the matter? I'm being nice, am I? I specially sent the general out. Otherwise... Hahaha, just thinking about that scene, it's really hilarious." Xiang Ling sneered, wishing he could cut the person inside into pieces.

"You!" Suiqi's lungs ached, but he couldn't get up for a while.

"Master, how can you spy on the enemy at night in this state? Oh, this smell is really disgusting. I'm leaving now. Don't worry. You can handle it slowly." Xiang Ling said and left.

Sui's face was very dark, his fingers were clenched, and suddenly he thought of something and the corners of his mouth curled up.

Gnashing his teeth, he said, "Xiang Ling, you are ruining my business...just wait for me!"

……

Night falls.

Shi Qi changed into casual clothes and went to the coffin shop with Zhao Chang, ready to have a good chat with the boss.

The shop is filled with wreaths and coffins, which looks eerie and scary from the outside.

Zhao Chang spoke first: "Boss, the boss is waiting for us inside, shall we go in?"

Shi Qi nodded and followed Zhao Chang.

Inside the house, when the boss saw Shi Qi coming, he suddenly knelt on the ground, and said with great fear and trepidation: "Shi... Hello, Master Shi. I pay my respects to Master Shi."

Shi Qi was a little confused. Was she that scary?

"Get up and talk."

The boss stood up tremblingly, looking at Shi Qi with red eyes: "Master Shi, I won't beat around the bush. I know why you are here. I have struggled and thought about it for a long time, and I feel uneasy."

Shi Qi was a little confused and was about to ask something when the boss knelt on the ground with tears in his eyes.

"Boss...you are..."

"Sir... Sir, you are in the Zong government, you are honest and upright, you can prove the innocence of Sir Song, right? I am terrified. For so many years, I have been taking care of Sir Song's belongings, and I am worried day and night, fearing that they will be discovered by the royal family. If you promise me that you can prove the innocence of Sir Song, clear his grievances, and save my life, I will... I will, give that thing... to you!" As the boss spoke, he lay on the ground with his slightly fat body and kowtowed several times to Shi Qi.

"Boom...boom..."

Seeing that the man had a broken forehead, Shi Qi bent down and pulled the man up: "I promise, you don't have to be afraid. Stand up and tell me slowly."

After Shi Qi finished speaking, he gave Zhao Chang a look.

Zhao Chang gestured, looked around, and closed the door of the coffin shop.